Harp

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers. 1.2 anything that resembles this instrument, esp. in having a row of parallel strings or wires, as various mechanical devices or kitchen implements for slicing cheese. 1.3 a vertical metal frame shaped to bend around the bulb in a standing lamp and used to support a lamp shade. 1.4 Slang 1.5 Also called harper. any of several English coins issued for use in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries, bearing the figure of a harp on the reverse. 1.6 South Midland and Southern U.S. a mouth harp; harmonica. 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to play on a harp. ? 3 Verb phrase 3.1 harp on or upon, to dwell on persistently or tediously in speaking or writing 4 Synonyms 4.1 verb

Noun

a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.

anything that resembles this instrument, esp. in having a row of parallel strings or wires, as various mechanical devices or kitchen implements for slicing cheese.

a vertical metal frame shaped to bend around the bulb in a standing lamp and used to support a lamp shade.

Slang

Disparaging and Offensive a person of Irish birth or descent.

Also called harper. any of several English coins issued for use in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries, bearing the figure of a harp on the reverse.

South Midland and Southern U.S. a mouth harp; harmonica.

Verb (used without object)

to play on a harp. ?

Verb phrase

harp on or upon, to dwell on persistently or tediously in speaking or writing

He was always harping on the importance of taking vitamin supplements.

Synonyms

verb

dwell , nag , reiterate , repeat